What is Turmeric? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Turmeric?

Turmeric is the root of a flowering plant and is used as a spice. The root is woody, but easy to cut and looks similar to ginger. Rather than growing in clusters, each root is a several or so inches long, cylindrical and 1 or more inches in diameter. The thin skin is a brownish-orange and protects the inner root which is bright orange, like a carrot. Turmeric dyes everything it touches and leaves a golden color. The flavor is earthy, pungent and slightly bitter. It has numerous uses, including flavoring and coloring food.

What does Turmeric Taste Like?

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

Turmeric Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon3g

Teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	9kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	2g	2%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	1g	10%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Turmeric?

1 Teaspoon of Turmeric contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Turmeric?

1 Teaspoon of Turmeric contains 2 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Turmeric?

1 Teaspoon of Turmeric contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Turmeric?

1 Teaspoon of Turmeric contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric?

There are 9 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Turmeric?

There are 29 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Turmeric.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Turmeric?

There are 88 calories in 1 oz of Turmeric.